John Kingston III | |
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| Born | Month, day, 1966 [Anytown, USA] |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | attorney, businessman, philanthropist, film producer |
| Spouse | Jean Kingston |
| Children | Caitlin, Annalise, Christopher, and William |
John Kingston III (insert birthdate) is an American attorney, businessman, philanthropist, and film producer. He is of [insert ethnicity - e.g. Irish, Italian]. Kingston is a successful attorney and businessman, currently the Vice Chairman of the Affiliated Managers Group, a global asset management company with more than $600 billion in assets under management. He is also a co-founder of the non-profit organizations, SixSeeds, Inc. and the Sword and Spoon Foundation. John has served as the Vice-Chairman, National Faith and Values Steering Committee for Mitt Romney's 2008 presidential campaign. He is also an Executive Producer for the 2014 documentary, Mitt (film), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
Biography edit
Early Life edit
In 1966, John Kingston was born in Anytown, USA to John Doe, a businessman and Jane (ne Smith) Doe, a teacher. In [insert year] John graduated from Great High School in Anytown, USA participating in [insert school activities e.g. sports, clubs, and other extra-circulars]. John excelled academically, earning admissions to the University of Pennsylvania in [insert year] where he received a B.S. from the Wharton School, and a B.A. in [insert major]. At the University of Pennsylvania John was a member of [insert organizations e.g. fraternity, honor societies, newspaper, publications, other extra-circular activities]. Following his graduation from Penn, John entered Harvard Law School in [insert year] where he was a member of [insert publications, organizations, etc.]. Kingston graduated from law school in [insert year].
Legal Career edit
After graduation from law school in [insert year], John began his legal work at Ropes & Gray LLP and focused on corporate and securities laws issues, specializing in the investment management industry. Subsequently, from [insert years] he was a Senior Counsel at Miller Anderson & Sherrerd LLP,a division of Morgan Stanley Investment Management. In 1999. Kingston joined the Affiliated Managers Group, a global asset management company with more than $600 billion in assets under management. In 2002 he became the General Counsel, responsible for legal, regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance functions, as well as oversight of risk management and controls. Starting in 2002 at AMG, he served as Secretary and Senior Vice President and starting in May 2006 as an Executive Vice President of the firm. In 2014 John became Vice Chairman of AMG, his current position with the firm.
Public Service and Philanthropy edit
Along with working on a range of public policy matters and launching a wide variety of social initiatives, John serves on the boards of the Pioneer Institute, The Veritas Forum, Guard Support of Massachusetts, and Patheos, and is a founder and Chairman of the Board of the Sword and Spoon Foundation and SixSeeds, Inc.. He is a member of the Committee to Fix the Debt, the American Enterprise Institute National Council, the National Republican Senatorial Committee Majority Makers, and the Republican Governor’s Association Executive Roundtable.
SixSeeds, Inc. edit
In 2007, John and Jean Kingston founded SixSeeds, Inc., a Massachusetts based non-profit organization and a national partnership of families who share a vision for family based service and giving. SixSeeds goal is to "inspire and equip family based service and giving to those in need. By serving together as a family, we seek to cultivate those virtues in our children and in ourselves." The families participating with the organization are meant to work together, developing a sense of community and service. The name SixSeeds derives from the six Kingston family members who started with the belief that "if one family plants small seeds – whether they be effort, compassion, or just time – the results may grow to benefit many."
The organization develops Family Projects that are service projects pioneered by families in the SixSeeds partnership. These individual projects are located across the country and vary greatly in scope. But they all benefit from SixSeeds grants, technical assistance, and promotion. The families who are serving in family projects usually live in the US, but many of their projects involve going overseas or at least supporting those who are.
Sword and Spoon Foundation edit
Founded by John and Jean Kingston in [insert year] as an outgrowth of SixSeeds, Inc., the non-profit Sword and Spoon Foundation's mission is:
"To cultivate friendship and partnership and to envision and encourage ideas and action in advance of the common good together. We believe every person has a special calling, and that our callings are best advanced through relationships with friends. Together, we become a powerful force in pursuit of the common good."
The foundation focuses on collaborative projects in three areas of focus: Cultural Renewal, Faith and the Arts and Academy, and Service of the “Least of These”.
The foundation owns and operates the 500-acre Ottauquechee Farm in Bridgewater, Vermont. The farm aims to foster the creation of first-class art and to nourish each visiting artist’s spiritual life. The farm partners with the International Arts Movement, CIVA, and Art House America, with the goal of making the farm an internationally recognized center for creative and spiritual renewal.
Marriage and Children edit
John and Jean [insert maiden name] met while both were undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn, Jean double majored in Biological Basis of Behavior and Elementary Education. She taught elementary school in Philadelphia before earning her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Penn. John and Jean (insert maiden name) married in [insert year].
John and Jean have four children: Caitlin(birthdate year), Annalise(birthdate year), Christopher(birthdate year), and William(birthdate year).
The Kingston family makes their home in Winchester, Massachusetts.
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